Overview
Throughout the Medical Radiation Science (Honours) - Radiation Therapy from Adelaide University you’ll gain over 1,400 hours of practical experience through work placements and learn from experienced professionals and clinical specialists. Our cutting-edge Virtual Environment Radiotherapy Training (VERT) suite allows you to practice treating virtual patients with real-world equipment.
In your final year, you’ll complete an independent research project and thesis, setting you apart with honours credentials. Graduates are in high demand across Australia and internationally, with career opportunities in hospitals, clinics, and research centres. You’ll also be eligible to register with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA) as a Radiation Therapist.
Further study can lead to specialisations in MRI technology, brachytherapy or sonography, opening doors in this growing field.
Career opportunities:
Want to make a real impact in cancer care? With a degree in radiation therapy, you’ll enter a high-demand field, both in Australia and internationally.
Work with advanced technology to deliver life-saving treatments, primarily for cancer patients. You might collaborate with radiation oncologists and medical physicists to plan and deliver precise radiation therapies. Perhaps you’ll pursue a research-focused role and conduct clinical trials on new radiation therapy techniques. Or you could move into an educational role and train new radiation therapy students or provide continuing education for practicing therapists.
With further study or training, you can advance into specialised roles such as:
Paediatric radiation therapist
MRI technologist
Brachytherapy specialist
Sonographer
Radiation oncology researcher
Work with the latest technology, be an essential part of a dynamic team, and make a meaningful impact on patient lives. Graduates are eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Physics for Medical Radiation 300
CT and PET Imaging
Health Science Honours Preparation
Specialised Medical Radiation
Health Science Honours Thesis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Gawler, Australia
Disciplines
Medical Imaging Physiology Anatomy View 15 other Bachelors in Medical Imaging in AustraliaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS code: 115731J
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
Secondary education (Year 12)
- Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
- Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Advanced Diploma (AQF level 6) or higher.
Higher education study
- Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program in an undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher.
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents52200 AUD / year≈ 52200 AUD / year
Additional Details
- National tuition - Commonwealth Supported
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Medical Radiation Science (Honours) - Radiation Therapy.
Available Scholarships
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